Kroger store's explanation of unisex bathroom goes viral

ATHENS, Ga. -- A Kroger grocery store in Georgia is getting national attention for the store's explanation of its unisex bathroom.

The store has a gender-neutral bathroom, along with a sign informing customers of why the restroom is available:

We have a UNISEX bathroom because sometimes gender specific toilets put others into uncomfortable situations. And since we have a lot of friends coming to see us, we want provide a place for our friends who are:


    • Dads with daughters





    • Moms with sons





    • Parents with disabled children





    • Those in the LGBTQ community





    • Adults with aging parents who may be mentally or physically disabled



THANK YOU for helping us to provide a safe environment for EVERYONE!


Tonya Owens, who was shopping at the store on Saturday, shared a photo of the sign. The photo has been shared over 50,000 times on Facebook. She wrote:

"Nice job Kroger. This is from a Kroger in Athens, Ga."